Aviation

Jet fuel prices, which were around $85 to $90 per barrel prior to the conflict, have increased sharply to between $150 and $200 per barrel in recent days

Since Feb 28, when the US-Israeli tensions with Iran started, through March 8, more than 37,000 flights to and from the Middle East were cancelled

The Abu Dhabi airline said passenger numbers rose 21 per cent to 22.4 million in 2025, with the fleet expanding to 127 aircraft after 29 new jets were added during the year

The Homeland Security Department said the TSA PreCheck programme will remain operational, though the administration apparently has suspended a second programme called Global Entry

The two entities will explore building a globally competitive industrial base and accelerating the kngdom’s manufacturing roadmap in the aerospace sector

As part of the collaboration, Riyadh Air aims to introduce airline-branded digital credit and prepaid cards aimed at the next generation of travellers

Airport retail business is now driven by passenger mix and behaviour, not traffic volumes, the ACI report shows

As AI, automation and sustainability become central to the next phase of urban development, Yang outlines how Keeta Drone is adapting its technology and operations to meet the demands of rapidly evolving cities in the UAE and beyond

ExecuJet has embedded flexibility across systems, training and facility design, with shared client intelligence across both Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum International (DWC)

Cargo operations have already begun on the Riyadh to London Heathrow route as part of the airline’s internal operational readiness programme